8 Video Games That Blew Up Thanks To YOU
1. Pineapple on pizza
If all else fails, never discount the power of FOMO to drive a game to overpowering success.
And to that end, last year's free-to-play "walking simulator" Pineapple on pizza became an overnight viral hit when players in-the-know began urging everyone they knew to just play it, without telling them why.
As both a free game and one lasting only around 10 minutes, the barrier to entry couldn't be any lower, and the fact that most gamers kept mum about the specifics of the experience, it felt like you were missing out on a massive in-joke if you didn't play the game.
And in the spirit of keeping the viral joke going, we'll keep the game's "twist" to ourselves, because if you're in any way curious, you can find out the truth for yourself in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee.
For such a bite-sized experience to have such a huge online reach is all thanks to you and your ability to keep quiet, to preserve the mystery and joy of discovery for others.